A. If the city manager or city recorder recommends approval of an application, the matter will be scheduled as an agenda item before the city council. Any member of the council or any person determined by the council to be affected may request a public hearing before the city council prior to approval of an application. Such public hearing will be scheduled and notice given pursuant to TMC 5.15.070 and 5.15.080.

B. The mayor shall preside over the hearings provided in this section and shall make rulings on all matters of procedure and evidence incident to the hearing not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter.

C. The city, the applicant, and any interested parties shall have the right to present evidence and witnesses. The mayor and council members may ask questions of any witnesses.

D. Any other person wishing to present testimony will be given the opportunity before closing of the public hearing.

E. The city, the applicant, or any other affected party may be represented by legal counsel at their own expense.

F. After due consideration of pertinent information and testimony, the council shall make its recommendation. The recommendation shall be based on substantial evidence relative to the criteria in this chapter and shall be final. In the case of an adverse recommendation, findings shall be produced and forwarded to the commission along with the council recommendation. [Ord. 883 § 6, 2015; Ord. 863 § 6; Ord. 689 § 5.]